James "Pops" Czajkoski

James was born February 7, 1951 in Marlin Texas to Fred and Angeline Czajkoski. He attended St Mary’s Catholic and then Bremond High School. He found a love for sports and excelled at football. After graduating in 1969 he married his high school sweetheart Jo Anna (Fowler) Czajkoski. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in education in 1973. He became a teacher and coach at Marlin Junior High from 1974-1979.

He then became a union member pipe fitter until the late 1980’s when he found his true passion as a general contractor building homes and remodeling.

He was a member of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marlin Texas where he and Jo Anna raised two sons, Kelly and Jody.

His hobbies include working for others especially family members in need. He built his parents a home, remodeled their business and helped remodeled his sons homes. He loved football, fishing, water skiing and teaching other young men how to thrive.

He loved sports, most notably the Marlin Bulldogs, Bremond Tigers and Texas Longhorns. Football was his favorite. He was blessed to see his grandsons, granddaughters, friends and many others excel in their field of sports.

He is survived by his wife Jo Anna (Fowler) Czajkoski; two sons, Kelly and Jody Czajkoski. Kelly’s sons Justus, Tristan and Brayden Czajkoski and grandson Colbyn Czajkoski. Jody’s wife Nicole (Rodriguez), daughter Olivia, son Charlie and daughter Caroline Czajkoski. His brother Mark and his sons Russell and Ryan Czajkoski.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Angeline Czajkoski.

Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home in Marlin Texas on the 5th of May from 5-7pm and services will begin May 6th at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Bremond with a rosary at 11am and funeral immediately following with Father Celso Yu as Celebrant. Organist: Paula Yezak, Music: Rosemary and Dennis Wilganowski and Altar servers: Mary and William Johnson.

Pallbearers include Justus J. Czajkoski, Tristan B. Czajkoski, Brayden P. Czajkoski, Charles J. Czajkoski, Ryan L. Czajkoski, M. Shaye Fowler, Aaron F. Grichar and W. Gordon F. Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers:

Kirby Wilson, Joe Galvan, Stephen D. Melcer, Valentine Castillo and Cody Woodrome.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, or the Altar Society or the Cemetery 715 N. Main Street Bremond, Texas 76629 or St. Joseph Catholic Church 311 Oaks Street Marlin, Texas 76661.